Venetian Towers

The Venetian Towers are two structures with quadrangular brick bases that stand along the Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina. Each one rises about 50 meters (47 meters) with a central shaft, observation decks, and distinctive pyramid-shaped copper roofs that crown the top.

Architect Ramon Reventós designed and built these two structures between 1927 and 1928 as entrance gates for the 1929 International Exposition. The buildings were originally meant to be demolished after the fair ended, but they were preserved instead.

The towers echo Venice's most famous bell tower and function as a gateway marker for visitors arriving at this location. Their brick facades and copper roofs create a recognizable landmark that shapes how people approach this area.

The easiest way to reach them is by taking the metro to Espanya station on lines 1 or 3, which sits close by. From there you can walk to the towers easily, and several bus routes also stop at the Plaza España.

The east tower once held a speaker system that broadcast announcements during the exposition. The west tower served as a control center for the fountains and lighting on Montjuïc, a function it maintained for many years afterward.

Location: Montjuïc

Architects: Ramon Reventós i Farrarons

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Address: Plaça d'Espanya / Av. Reina Maria Cristina

GPS coordinates: 41.37400,2.14980

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57